A special bond forges between a new diver and their instructor; it can be so strong it inspires the student to one day become a teacher. Here's the story of one diver who did just that.
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Learn about scuba diving skills, trainings, certifications and lessons on how to make your scuba bottom time safe, fun and lasting! Also, see what it's like to scuba dive in crazy situations, read our Lessons for Life, get underwater photography tutorials and check out expert scuba dive hacks for any and every dive condition.
Struggling to find the right amount of weight for scuba diving? Here's how you can test and calculate just how much weight you need for scuba diving.
What is nitrox diving, what are the benefits of nitrox vs. air and how do you get your enriched air certification? Here’s everything divers need to know.
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Becoming an environmental consultant is like getting paid to do what you're already doing—spreading the good word about going green. Here's what it's like to be one.
Curious about where a career in diving can take you? Jillian Blakkan-Strauss shares her journey from leaving a fast-paced event planning job in New York City to becoming a dive professional and business owner in just four years.
Interested in learning more about rebreathers or hoping to make a decision? This short guide will help you understand the basic differences between mechanical and electronic closed-circuit rebreathers.
No amount of eagerness to dive should ever make you skip any pre-dive safety checks. Here's what happened to one diver who learned that lesson the hard way.
Octopuses are among the smartest animals in the ocean, and we still have a lot more to learn about them. Here's what a career studying cephalopods is like—and how to kickstart your own.
Currents are found in all types of dive sites, and while common, they do require additional skills to manage. Here's how to prepare and learn how to enjoy the ride.
Diving inherently requires some degree of fitness, but certain dives require more strength and stamina than others. Here's how staying fit can make you a better (and safer) diver.